Outdoor Archive

Unless you’re planning an Arctic (or Antarctic) expedition, you don’t need a heavy-duty tent to cover you up at night. The Specialist Tents from Sea to Summit provides just that. They’re the lightest tents in its category, weighing just 22 oz for the Solo and […]

Here’s an idea for those insane rioters: instead of throwing things that go boom, why not throw stuff that go bloom? That’s the premise behind the Flower Grenades. Watch buttercups, ryegrass and poppies grow in about seven days, depending on where you lob the ‘weapon’. […]

When you’re exploring unfamiliar terrain near bodies of water, it’s always convenient to have a boat around. Swimming could be dangerous – you’ll never know when the Loch Ness Monster or Kraken might turn up so better keep your feet dry. Lugging a boat is […]

You may not be a real king and have your own domain, but when you’re aboard one of these, you’ll certainly feel regal. The Floating Pool Chair is like a bean bag that floats, letting you sit comfortably as you survey your surroundings in relative […]

Sure, you can watch the lovely scene of hot ladies in swimsuits laying on the sand, but once they go down underwater that’s where the Liquid Image Wide Angle HD Dive Mask’s going to do its thing. This clever diving mask has a digital video […]

There’s no point in making your cooking utensils while camping unless your name’s Bear Grylls or Les Stroud. Stanley-PMI wants you to bring the Adventure Camp Cook Set instead. It includes a single-wall stainless steel pot for cooking and a couple of 10-oz. cups. It’s […]

Take the guesswork out of fishing with the FishEyes Rod & Reel. Get to know instantly if a pond or a lake actually has fish in it because it’s equipped with an underwater camera. An LCD screen lets you see the action underwater in real […]

Surfers are cool and all but big wave surfers are on a class on their own. With the potential of a wipeout (and eventual drowning) looming, they have to protect themselves; but their gear have to do their part as well. When Shane Dorian almost […]

You’ve probably heard the expression ‘never bring a knife to a gunfight.’ But when you have something like the WASP Injector Knife, then close-quarter combat (or hunting, if you’re into that), just got meaner. The knife looks like your ordinary stabber until you find out […]

Sing and dance in the rain under the Lumadot LED Umbrella. A switch on the handle turns the LED canopy lights ‘on’, or you can have it blink to attract chicks under your umbrella. And to guide you on your way on a rainy day, […]